Suzhou Subway
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The Suzhou Subway is a metro
system currently under construction to serve the city of Suzhou
, in the Jiangsu
province of China
. Two lines are currently under construction: Line 1 and Line 2. Two other lines are also planned to be completed around 2020. Upon completion, the system will be about 140 kilometers long and have 109 stations. This figure involves counting interchange station
s multiple times, once for each line.
. It will be 25 km long with 24 stations.
(other sources refer to it as "Suzhou North Railway Station") it will run southward to Yingchunnanlu (迎春南路) at the South Outer Ring Road in Wuzhong Economic Development Zone
. According to updated traffic maps of Suzhou city, at least a part of line 2 will be opened in 2012. This will be the part from Suzhou Railway Station
(苏州火车站 / Suzhou Huochezhan) to Changxu Road (阊胥路 / Changxulu). This makes sense, as in this way Line 1 will be connected to the railway station. Line 2 will be 27 km long and have 22 stations.
in the northwest, via Wuzhong District
in south Suzhou to Weiting in the east, with a total of 31 stations. A branch line is also planned to serve Suzhou New District better. Unlike the main line, the branch line will head westwards from Huashan Road station onwards. According to current plans construction will start in 2012, opening is scheduled for late 2015 or 2016. At the planned interchange stations with Line 1 and Line 2, which are currently under construction, platforms for Line 3 will already be prepared. Furthermore on some streets along the main line of Line 3 in Suzhou New District some simple preparation works are conducted. This might indicate an intention for an earlier construction start.
and then turn sharply east, in order to better connect this city with its currently about 1.5 million people to Suzhou.
The original part of Line 4 after Shihulu (石湖路) station (via Chenghuxilu (澄湖西路) station to Wangshanlu (旺山路) station) will be separated and operated as another Line.
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
system currently under construction to serve the city of Suzhou
Suzhou
Suzhou , previously transliterated as Su-chou, Suchow, and Soochow, is a major city located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province in Eastern China, located adjacent to Shanghai Municipality. The city is situated on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Taihu Lake and is a part...
, in the Jiangsu
Jiangsu
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning , and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is "苏" , the second character of its name...
province of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Two lines are currently under construction: Line 1 and Line 2. Two other lines are also planned to be completed around 2020. Upon completion, the system will be about 140 kilometers long and have 109 stations. This figure involves counting interchange station
Interchange station
An interchange station or a transfer station is a train station for more than one railway route in a public transport system, and allows passengers to change from one route to another. Transfer may occur within the same mode, or between rail modes, or to buses...
s multiple times, once for each line.
Brief Overview
| Line | Number of stations | Terminals | Scheduled Opening | Construction began/will begin at | Planning status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | 24 | Lingtianche | Zhongnanjie | late 2011 or 2012 | Dec. 26, 2007 | fixed |
| Line 2 | 22 | Suzhougaotiezhan (Suzhou Highspeed Rail Link) | Yingchunnanlu | June 2014 | Dec. 25, 2009 | fixed |
| Line 3 main line | 31 | Xinquchengtiezhan | Weiting | 2015–2016 | planned 2012 | subject to change |
| Line 3 branch line | 37 | Station name unknown | Weiting | 2015–2016 | planned 2012 | subject to change |
| Line 4 | 22 | Wanggengshang | Wangshanlu | 2015–2016 | planned 2012 | subject to change |
Line 1
Construction on Line 1 began on December 26, 2007 and is scheduled to be completed by 2012. It is a line running generally east-west, from Lingtianche in western Suzhou to Zhongnan Street in Suzhou Industrial ParkSuzhou Industrial Park
The China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park is an industrial park built in Suzhou, China with significant Singaporean input. In the late 1990s, the heavy losses incurred by the park caused a minor scandal in Singapore.-Background:...
. It will be 25 km long with 24 stations.
| Overview of Line 1 stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Station name | Station name in Pinyin | Possible English translation (not official) | Transfer |
| 灵天车 | Lingtianche | Lingtianche | |
| 金枫路 | Jinfenglu | Jinfeng Road | |
| 汾湖路 | Fenhulu | Fenhu Road | |
| 玉山公园 | Yushangongyuan | Yushan Park | |
| 苏州乐园 | Suzhouleyuan | Suzhou Amusement Park | Line 3 |
| 塔园路 | Tayuanlu | Tayuan Road | |
| 滨河路 | Binhelu | Binhe Road | |
| 三元村 | Sanyuancun | Sanyuan Village | |
| 桐泾路 | Tongjinglu | Tongjing Road | |
| 阊胥路 | Changxulu | Changxu Road | Line 2 |
| 养育巷 | Yangyuxiang | Yangyuxiang | |
| 人民路 | Renminlu | Renmin Road / Peoples Road | Line 4 |
| 临顿路 | Lindunlu | Lindun Road | |
| 仓街 | Cangjie | Cang Street | |
| 东环路 | Donghuanlu | Donghuan Road | |
| 明星街 | Mingxingjie | Mingxing Road | |
| 星海街 | Xinghaijie | Xinghai Street | |
| 星港街 | Xinggangjie | Xinggang Street | |
| 会展中心 | Huizhanzhongxin | Suzhou International Expo Center | |
| 华池街 | Huachijie | Huachi Street | |
| 星湖街 | Xinghujie | Xinghu Street | |
| 南施街 | Nanshijie | Nanshi Street | |
| 星塘街 | Xingtanjie | Xingtan Street | Line 3 |
| 钟南街 | Zhongnanjie | Zhongnan Street |
Line 2
Construction on Line 2 began on December 25, 2009. From Beijing-Shanghai Fast Railway Station (苏州高铁站 / Suzhou Gaotie Zhan)Suzhou North Railway Station
The Suzhou North Railway Station is a high-speed railway station in Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. It will be served by the Jinghu High-Speed Railway.-See also:Suzhou Railway Station...
(other sources refer to it as "Suzhou North Railway Station") it will run southward to Yingchunnanlu (迎春南路) at the South Outer Ring Road in Wuzhong Economic Development Zone
Wuzhong District
Wuzhong District is a district of Suzhou. It has a land area of 770 km² and a population of 590,000 as of 2001.-External links:...
. According to updated traffic maps of Suzhou city, at least a part of line 2 will be opened in 2012. This will be the part from Suzhou Railway Station
Suzhou Railway Station
Suzhou Railway Station is a railway station of Jinghu railway and Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity Railway.The station located Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.-History:The station opened in 1906...
(苏州火车站 / Suzhou Huochezhan) to Changxu Road (阊胥路 / Changxulu). This makes sense, as in this way Line 1 will be connected to the railway station. Line 2 will be 27 km long and have 22 stations.
| Overview of Line 2 stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Station name | Station name in Pinyin | Possible English translation (not official) | Transfer |
| 苏州高铁站 | Suzhougaotiezhan | Suzhou Highspeed Rail Link | Highspeed Railway (CRH) |
| 相城达道 | Xiangchengdadao | Xiangcheng Avenue | |
| 富阳路 | Fuyanglu | Fuyang Road | |
| 安元路 | Anyuanlu | Anyuan Road | |
| 春申湖中路 | Chunshenhuzhonglu | Chunshenhu Middle Road | |
| 阳澄湖中路 | Yangchenghuzhonglu | Yangchenghu Middle Road | |
| 齐门北大街 | Qimenbeidajie | Qimen North Avenue | |
| 金民东路 | Jinmindonglu | Jinmin East Road | |
| 天筑路 | Tianzhulu | Tianzhu Road | |
| 苏州火车站 | Suzhou Huochezhan | Suzhou Railway Station | Subway Line 4 Long distance trains |
| 广济路 | Guangshilu | Guangshi Road | |
| 石路 | Shilu | Shi Road | |
| 阊胥路 | Changxulu | Changxu Road | Line 1 |
| 三香广场 | Sanxiangguangchang | Sanxiang Square | |
| 劳动东路 | Laodongdonglu | Laodong East Road | |
| 胥江路 | Xujianglu | Xujiang Road | |
| 桐泾公园 | Tongjinggongyuan | Tongjing Park | |
| 长吴路 | Zhangwulu | Zhangwu Road | |
| 宝帯西路 | Baodaixilu | Baodai West Road | Line 3 |
| 旺吴路 | Wangwulu | Wangwu Road | |
| 石湖路 | Shihulu | Shihu Road | Line 4 |
| 迎春南路 | Yingchunnanlu | Yingchun South Road |
Line 3
The main line of Line 3 is planned to run from Xinquchengtie station next to Suzhou New District Railway StationSuzhou New Area Railway Station
Suzhou New Area Railway Station is a railway station of Jiangsu-Nanjing Intercity Railway located in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China....
in the northwest, via Wuzhong District
Wuzhong District
Wuzhong District is a district of Suzhou. It has a land area of 770 km² and a population of 590,000 as of 2001.-External links:...
in south Suzhou to Weiting in the east, with a total of 31 stations. A branch line is also planned to serve Suzhou New District better. Unlike the main line, the branch line will head westwards from Huashan Road station onwards. According to current plans construction will start in 2012, opening is scheduled for late 2015 or 2016. At the planned interchange stations with Line 1 and Line 2, which are currently under construction, platforms for Line 3 will already be prepared. Furthermore on some streets along the main line of Line 3 in Suzhou New District some simple preparation works are conducted. This might indicate an intention for an earlier construction start.
| Overview of Line 3 (main line) stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Station name | Station name in Pinyin | Possible English translation (not official) | Transfer |
| 新区城铁站 | Xinquchengtiezhan | Xinquchengtie Station | |
| 鸿文路 | Hongwenlu | Hongwen Road | |
| 泰山路 | Taishanlu | Taishan Road | |
| 马运路 | Mayunlu | Mayun Road | |
| 华山路 | Huashanlu | Huashan Road | Line 3 - Branch Line |
| 何山路 | Heshanlu | Heshan Road | |
| 苏州乐园 | Suzhouleyuen | Suzhou Amusement Park | Line 1 |
| 狮山路 | Shishanlu | Shishan Road | |
| 玉山路 | Yushanlu | Yushan Road | |
| 竹园路 | Zhuyuanlu | Zhuyuan Road | |
| 横山路 | Hengshanlu | Hengshan Road | |
| 横塘镇 | Hengtangzhen | Hengtang Community | |
| 吴中西路 | Wuzhongxilu | Wuzhong West Road | |
| 新郭路 | Xinguolu | Xinguo Road | |
| 友新路 | Youxinlu | Youxin Road | |
| 宝帯西路 | Baodaixilu | Baodai West Road | Line 2 |
| 宝帯东路 | Baodaidonglu | Baodai East Road | Line 4 |
| 迎春路 | Yingchunlu | Yingchun Road | |
| 吴中东路 | Wuzhongdonglu | Wuzhong East Road | |
| 吴东路 | Wudonglu | Wudong Road / Wu East Road | |
| 娄葑镇 | Loufengzhen | Loufeng Community | |
| 独墅湖路 | Dushuhulu | Dushuhu Road | |
| 国宾路 | Guobinlu | Guobin Road | |
| 斜塘镇 | Xietangzhen | Xietang Community | |
| 莲葑路 | Lianfenglu | Lianfeng Road | |
| 苏胜路 | Sushenglu | Susheng Road | |
| 金塔路 | Jintalu | Jinta Road | |
| 星塘街 | Xingtangjie | Xingtang Street | Line 1 |
| 沈浒路 | Shenhulu | Shenhu Road | |
| 苏虹东路 | Suhongdonglu | Suhong East Road | |
| 唯亭 | Weiting | Weiting |
Line 4
Line 4 will start in the north of Suzhou, west of Line 2. It will travel from Wanggengshang station via Wangshan road in the southwest of Suzhou. After reaching Suzhou railway station, it will almost exactly follow Renmin road and Dongwubei road to the south and at Shihu road turn southwest towards its (planned) end destination. Line 4 is planned to have 22 stations. According to current plans construction will start in 2012, while opening is scheduled for late 2015 or 2016.. At the planned interchange stations with Line 1 and Line 2 which are currently under construction, platforms for Line 4 will already be prepared.| Overview of Line 4 stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Station name | Station name in Pinyin | Possible English translation (not official) | Transfer |
| 旺埂上 | Wanggengshang | Wanggengshang | |
| 广登路 | Guangdenglu | Guangdeng Road | |
| 黄桥镇 | Huangqiaozhen | Huangqiao Community | |
| 阳澄湖西路 | Yangchenghuxilu | Yangchenghu West Road | |
| 珍珠湖路 | Zhenzhuhulu | Zhenzhuhu Road | |
| 金民西路 | Jinminxilu | Jinmin West Road | |
| 苏锦村 | Sujincun | Sujin Village | |
| 苏州火车站 | Suzhou Huochezhan | Suzhou Railway Station | Subway Line 4 Long distance trains |
| 北寺路 | Beisilu | Beisi Road | |
| 观前街 | Guanqianjie | Guanqian Street | |
| 人民路 | Renminlu | Renmin Road / Peoples Road | Line 1 |
| 十全街 | Shiquanjie | Shiquan Street | |
| 竹辉路 | Zhuhuilu | Zhuhui Road | |
| 南环路 | Nanhuanlu | Nanhuan Road | |
| 宝帯东路 | Baodaidonglu | Baodai East Road | Line 3 |
| 石湖路 | Shihulu | Shihu Road | Line 2 |
| 澄湖西路 | Chenghuxilu | Chenghu West Road | |
| 蠡墅镇 | Lishuzhen | Lishu Community | |
| 国际教育园 | Guojijiaoyuyuan | International Education Institute | |
| 越城路 | Yuechenglu | Yuecheng Road | |
| 溪水路 | Xishuilu | Xishui Road | |
| 旺山路 | Wangshanlu | Wangshan Road |
Extension of Line 2
According to network maps published on the website of the future operator, Line 2 will in future be extended into both directions behind its currently planned terminal stops. Behind Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway Station (苏州高铁站 / Suzhou Gaotie Zhan) an extension is planned into north-eastern direction. Behind the currently planned terminal stop Yingchunnanlu (迎春南路) an extension in almost straight eastward direction is planned.Alteration of the south part of Line 4
In addition to the extension of Line 2, a change of line management of Line 4 seems to be planned in the medium term. According to the line planning information on the operator's website, in future the layout of Line 4 will be changed. At that time it will not turn west after Shihulu (石湖路) station but instead will be extended southwards to Wujiang CityWujiang, Jiangsu
Wujiang is a county-level city in the southernmost of Jiangsu province, South East China. The total area of Wujiang is 1,176 square kilometers, with a population of 1.5 million.-Geography:...
and then turn sharply east, in order to better connect this city with its currently about 1.5 million people to Suzhou.
The original part of Line 4 after Shihulu (石湖路) station (via Chenghuxilu (澄湖西路) station to Wangshanlu (旺山路) station) will be separated and operated as another Line.